Kelly Fukai has taken the helm at Washington Technology Industry Association following a career that began in accounting at Washington Water Power Co. that piqued her interest in policy and regulation.
In the 20 months since the YMCA of the Inland Northwest purchased 15 acres of vacant land in Spokane's Moran Prairie neighborhood to develop a new facility, the project's scope and costs have expanded.
Spokane County's multifamily market is shifting from one extreme of being underbuilt to one of oversaturation with more new units on the market in 2024 contributing to higher vacancy rates than last year.
Spokane-based manufacturers have increased their workforces steadily, bucking national trends for automation, and investing further in growth and expansion.
The roughly 7,000 square feet of unused office space at the Lolo Lofts in downtown Spokane's west end are being converted into seven loft-style apartments.